About this role
Job Posting
Social Media Manager at Recruitment Loft
Location
Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager to lead our social media presence, with a strong focus on content around events and programmes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running paid social ads, a solid understanding of SEO, and is fluent in the content creation tools/apps needed to produce engaging, on-brand content quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Content & Community:
- Plan, create, and manage social media content across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.)
- Cover events and programmes in real time capturing and publishing content on the ground
- Develop content calendars aligned with events, campaigns, and programme timelines
- Engage with followers/community and monitor brand mentions and conversations
Paid Advertising:
- Plan, run, and optimize paid ad campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Manage ad budgets and report on ROI/performance metrics
- A/B test creatives, copy, and targeting to improve campaign performance
SEO & Growth:
- Apply SEO best practices to social and content strategy (keywords, hashtags, discoverability)
- Track and report on growth metrics, engagement, and reach across channels
- Stay current on platform algorithm changes and emerging trends
Content Production:
- Use content creation/editing apps (e.g. CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar) to produce photos, videos, and graphics
- Coordinate with events and marketing teams to ensure timely, high-quality content capture
- Maintain a content library/archive of assets
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience managing social media accounts, ideally including events/programme coverage
- Demonstrated experience running paid social ad campaigns with measurable results
- Working knowledge of SEO principles as applied to content and social
- Proficiency in content creation/editing apps (Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools, etc.)
- Strong copywriting and visual storytelling skills
- Willingness to travel and work on-site at events, including evenings/weekends when required.
Salary
N1,200,000 - N1,800,000 annually.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.